Bill would require NIST to develop voluntary AI labeling standard
In markupH.R. 6461Latest action
Sponsor: Sarah McBride · Representative · DE
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Official title: READ AI Models Act
119th Congress
Topics: AI & technology
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HR 6461 directs NIST to pilot a voluntary AI fact-sheet label and report results to Congress within one year.
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What does this do?
HR 6461 directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a standardized label for AI systems, similar to a nutrition label, displaying basic information such as the builder, release date, supported languages, and training data. NIST would first run a pilot program, collect public feedback over at least 60 days, and then report to Congress within a year on results and a path to making the label permanent. The template is designed to be flexible so different industries can complete only the sections relevant to them.
Who does it affect?
AI developers in both the private sector and government are the primary audience, though use of the label is entirely voluntary. Everyday users of AI-powered tools such as chatbots, hiring software, or medical apps are also affected as potential recipients of the disclosed information.
Why does it matter?
If companies adopt the label, users of AI systems would have a clearer, standardized source of information about what a system is and where it came from. No penalties exist for non-participation, and no requirements are placed on private citizens.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 4, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 25, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
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